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News & articles from International Airport Review covering the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the national aviation authority of the United States

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Chicago O’Hare Airport becomes America’s busiest airport again

6 February 2019 | By International Airport Review

For the first time since 2014, Chicago O'Hare International Airport has overtaken Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson as America's busiest airport.

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Atlanta arena is ‘no-fly zone’ for drones ahead of Super Bowl

29 January 2019 | By International Airport Review

Following the continued drone disruption experienced by the aviation industry, the FAA has decided to deploy a 'no fly zone' around the Super Bowl at the beginning of February.

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Drone upheaval crosses the Atlantic to Newark Airport

23 January 2019 | By International Airport Review

Drones have yet again been spotted in airport airspace - this time, just 30 metres from a landing plane, at 3,500 feet on the 22 January 2018.

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Global climate action effort now counts over 250 airports

22 January 2019 | By International Airport Review

259 airports are now actively engaged in addressing their impact on climate change, and 49 airport operators worldwide are carbon neutral, according to the Airports Council International.

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San Francisco International weighs in on Government shutdown

21 January 2019 | By International Airport Review

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has encouraged airport shops and restaurants to cut prices by 50 per cent for federal employees affected by the Government shutdown.

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ACI World delivers 100th APEX safety review in Abu Dhabi

21 January 2019 | By International Airport Review

The ACI programme APEX promotes safer airport operations and cooperation throughout the industry, with Abu Dhabi receiving the 100th review.

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The FAA proposes changes to U.S drone night flight regulations

17 January 2019 | By International Airport Review

The FAA is looking to develop legislation to allow drones to operate at night, and over people - but does this sound too far fetched?

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Port Authority board approves $355 million runway revamp at JFK Airport

4 October 2018 | By International Airport Review

Use of durable concrete instead of typical asphalt will lengthen lifespan of runway up to 40 years, compared with asphalt’s 10-12 years; new high-speed taxiway allows planes to exit runways faster and save traveller's time.

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Plane noise complaints at San Diego International logged in app

29 August 2018 | By International Airport Review

New mobile app is launched for the public to submit concerns about aircraft noise at San Diego International Airport which uses real-time tracking.

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FAA is funding airport developments across the United States of America

28 August 2018 | By International Airport Review

FAA announces funding to improve airport infrastructure across the U.S., but will the improvements help with the exponentially growing passenger numbers?

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Safety series: performance-based regulations have changed oversight responsibilities

27 July 2018 | By Stephanie Shaw | Head of Performance Based Regulation | UK CAA

When it comes to regulating the aviation industry, focusing on an organisation’s performance can pay large safety dividends, says Stephanie Shaw, the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s Head of Performance Based Regulation, in this the final article in our July safety series.

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Grant by the Federal Aviation Authority is announced to develop airports nationwide

17 July 2018 | By International Airport Review

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be investing $659.8 million in airports across the U.S. through 450 grants which will help the development of the airports and thus passenger experience.

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U.S. Department of Transportation announces $677 million in airport infrastructure grants

13 June 2018 | By International Airport Review

The money will be split between 241 grants which will fund 346 infrastructure projects that include runways, taxiways, aprons, and terminals.

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DFW Airport begins $135 million runway rehabilitation

24 May 2018 | By International Airport Review

DFW received an Airport Improvement Program grant from the FAA totalling about $49.5 million for the runway work.

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U.S. bill fails to address problem of funding for large hub airports

1 May 2018 | By International Airport Review

A bill governing how money is dispensed for aviation in the United States has earned criticism as it makes its way to the Senate.

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